Uncover the secrets to a healthier liver with these 5 natural home remedies. But here's where it gets controversial... Dr. Hansa Yogendra, an expert in her field, reveals that while some common foods are known to support liver health, others may actually harm it. So, which ones should you include in your diet and which ones should you avoid? Let's dive in and explore the science behind these remedies, and don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below!
Turmeric: Dr. Hansa calls it a wonder spice. It helps in healing the liver from damage and also boosts enzymes and thereby reduces the load on liver cells. You can consume turmeric at night by putting it in milk or in the morning, take little honey, put little turmeric and make a paste out of it and eat it.
Milk thistles: According to Dr. Hansa, it is a wonder drug, which shows quick recovery in liver ailments and also helps prevent the damage in liver. The active in milk thistles is silymarin, it is a compound which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This is a plant, which is not easily available in India, but nowadays you can get it in the form of a capsule or best is to consume the seeds once a day.
Garlic: As per Dr. Hansa, garlic activates liver enzymes and helps in removing toxins from the body. It has compounds like allicin and selenium, which protect the liver from any toxic damage. All you have to do is, take 2 cloves of garlic at night before going to bed or start adding these garlic cloves in your daily food.
Right food habits: According to Ayurveda, digestion and metabolism are carried out by two different fires. They are called agni and pitta. Liver is a fiery organ anf anything hot is not good for the liver. Alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, spicy foods, non-veg, and packaged foods are not good for the liver and one should avoid consuming them. She recommends consuming foods like aloe vera, neem, amla, and karela, as Ayurveda considers them good for liver health.
What else to eat?: In the video, she explains adding walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, spinach, fenugreek leaves in daily diet, as they help detoxify the liver naturally. She also suggests consuming beetroots, carrots, apples on a daily basis to boost liver health. But here's the catch... Some people believe that these foods are not enough to support liver health, and that a more comprehensive approach is needed. So, what do you think? Are these natural remedies enough, or do you believe that a more aggressive approach is required? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
